ଅର୍ଥ : Characterized by directness in manner or speech. Without subtlety or evasion.
ଉଦାହରଣ :
Blunt talking and straight shooting.
A blunt New England farmer.
I gave them my candid opinion.
Forthright criticism.
A forthright approach to the problem.
Tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank.
It is possible to be outspoken without being rude.
Plainspoken and to the point.
A point-blank accusation.
ସମକକ୍ଷ : blunt, candid, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
ଅର୍ଥ : Directly and without evasion. Not roundabout.
ଉଦାହରଣ :
To face a problem squarely.
The responsibility lies squarely with them.
Spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point.
ସମକକ୍ଷ : forthrightly, squarely